18-1
PART 18-1
INTERIORTRIM AND LANDAU
TOP COVER
PART 18-2
SEATS. . . . . . . . . .
INTERIOR TRIM AND LANDAU TOP COVER
Section
I Door and Quarter Trim Panels
3 Instrument Panel Safety Cover.
2 Headlining
DOOR AND QUARTER TRIM PANELS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Basically, all door and quarter
trim panels are retained in the same
manner. In view of this, one removal
and installation procedure will cover
all models.
1. Remove the window regulator
handle and the four inside handle
retaining screws and remove the
handles from their shafts.
2. Remove any screws retaining
the trim panel to the inner panel,
such as the arm rest retaining screws
(Fig. I).
PAGE PART 18-3
CONVERTIBLE TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
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Page Section
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4 Console
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. .18- 7
3. With a putty knife, pry the trim
panel retaining clips out of the inner
panel at each side.
4. Bow the trim panel out of the
retainers, and carefully loosen the
water shield, if necessary.
5. Place a daub of sealer oY.ereach
trim retaining clip hole to seal the
retaining clips when they are pushed
into the door. Also, apply this sealer
around tJIe window regulator shaft
and other existing holes.
6. Fasten the water shield to the
inner panel (Figs. 2 and 3).
PAGE
Page
.18- 9
.18- 9
7. Make sure that all the retaining
clips are installed in the trim panel.
Place the upper edge of the trim
panel in the retainer, bow the trim
panel, and then insert the lower edge
into the retainer. Push the retaining
clips into the holes in the door inner
panel.
8. Install the arm rest retaining
screws.
9. Place the friction plate against
the trim panel and push the handle
onto the shaft. Install the handle re-
taining screws.
18-2 GROUP 18 - TRIM,SEATS, ANDCONVERTIBLE
TOP

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FIG. 2-Typical Door Trim Water Shields

 PART 18-1 - INTERIORTRIM AND LANDAUTOP (OVER
FIG. 3-Typical Quarter Trim Water Shields
HEADLINING
COMET-FALCON-FAIRLANE
REMOVAL
1. Removethe sunvisorsand rear
view mirror.
2. Remove the windshield side
and upper garnishmouldings.
3. Pull the door openingweather-
strips down far enough to provide
accessto the headlining perimeter.
4. Removethe rear seat cushion
and seatback.
s. Remove the quarter trim
panels.
6. Removethe rear packagetray
trim panel.
7. Removethe coat hooksand the
domelight lens assemblies.
8. Unhook the headlining from
the rear quarter retaining strips.
9. Cut the headliningloosearound
the back window.
10. Peel the headlining from
around the windshield and door
openings(Figs.4 and 5).
11. Unhook the headlining sup-
port rods and removethe headlining
assemblyfrom the car.
INSTALLATION
1. Unpack and layout the new
headlining.
2. Transfer the supportrods from
the old headlining to the new one.
3. Position tile headlining in the
car and insert the support rod ends
into their respectiveretaining holes
in the roof siderails.
4. Measureand trim excessmate-
rial from the headlining around the
back window.
5. Apply trim cement around the
back window flange and around the
mating headlining edge. Tuck the
headlining under the back window
weatherstrip and pullout any wrin-
kles.
6. Apply trim cement around the
rear quarter area and to the mating
surface of the headlining. Hook the
headlining material over the retain-
ing strips and bend the retainer tabs
down.
7. Apply trim cement to the roof
header and to the mating surface
around the front of the headlining.
8. Position the headlining to the
roof header and pullout any wrin-
kles.
9. Apply trim cement around the
door openings and mating surface of
the headlining. Steam between the
headlining panels as required to help
remove any wrinkles and secure the
headlining perimeter.
10. Trim the excess headlining
material.
11. Install the package tray and
quarter trim panels.
12. Install the coat hooks and
dome light lens.
13. Install the windshield upper
and side interior mouldings.
14. Install the windlace around
the door openings.
15. Install the rear view mirror
and sun visors.
16. Install the rear seat back and
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rear seat cushion.
17. Clean the interior and head-
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lining.
MUSTANG (MODEL 63)
1. Remove the sun visors and the
inside rear view mirror.
2. Remove the roof headlining
side front retainer from each A pil-
lar (Fig. 6- View BB).
3. Remove 5 screws and remove
the back window upper garnish
moulding.
4. Remove 4 screws and remove
the quarter trim upper front mould-
ings and caps (Fig. 7).
S. Remove 5 screws and remove
the quarter trim upper front panel.
6. Remove the windlace from the
door openings (Fig. 6).
7. Cut the headlining at the wind-
shield weatherstrip and loosen the
headlining.
8. Cut the headlining at the back
window weatherstrip and loosen the
headlining.
9. Pull the headlining from the
door opening pinch weld, disconnect
the bows, and remove the headlining.
10. Place the old and new head-
linings on a clean surface and trans-
fer the bows to the new headlining.
The bows are color coded on one
end for identification (Fig. 6).
11. Position the headlining in the
car and install the roof bows in the
side rails.
12. Apply trim cement (C2AZ-
19C525-A) to the back side of the
 18-4 GROUP 18 - TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP

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20. Install the right and left quar-
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 18-6 GROUP 18
22. Install the back window upper
garnish moulding.
23. Clean all mouldings and re-
move any headlining scraps from the
car.
MUSTANG (MODEL 65)
1. Remove the rear seat cushion
and seat back and remove the quar-
ter trim panels.
2. Remove 2 clips and retainers
and remove the package tray.
3. Bend back the headlining low-
er rear side retaining strip tabs
(Fig. 8).
4. Remove the coat hanger hooks.
5. Remove the sun visors.
6. Remove the headlining retain-
er from each A pillar (Fig. 8).
7. Remove 3 screws and remove
the rear view mirror.
8. Remove the door opening wind-
lace from each side of the body.
9. Cut the headlining along the
edge of the windshield and back
window weatherstrips.
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Model65
- TRIM,SEATS, ANDCONVERTIBLE
TOP
10. Remove the headlining from
the right and left sides in the package
tray area. Then, remove the head-
lining from the roof side rails and
remove it from the car.
11. Place the new and old head-
lining on a clean surface and trans-
fer the headlining support wires in
sequenceto the new headlining. The
roof bows are color coded on one
end. When ordering new roof bows,
be sure to note the color code.
12. Position the headlining in the
car and install the rear support wire
and 2 rear support retainers. Then,
install the remaining support wires,
working towards the front of the car.
13. Trim the headlining at the
windshield header, leaving approxi-
mately 1/2 inch of material for tuck-
ing under the windshield header
weatherstrip.
14. Apply trim cement to the
windshield header and, starting from
the center, cement the headlining to
the header. Insert the remaining head-
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lining material under the windshield
header weatherstrip.
15. Trim the headlining at the
rear window, leaving approximately
1/2inch of material for tucking under
the weatherstrip. Apply trim cement
to the rear window upper rail and,
starting from the center, cement the
headlining to the upper rail. Insert
the remaining material under the rear
window weatherstrip.
16. Pull the headlining down at
the sides to remove wrinkles. Cut the
listings at each end to eliminate gath-
ering of the material.
17. Apply trim cement to the left
roof side rail over the door and quar-
ter window. Pull the headlining down
to remove wrinkles and cement it in
place. Then, trim the headlining as
necessary.Cement and trim the right
side the sameway.
18. Straighten the metal prongs
(View AA-Fig. 8) at the package
tray area; attach the headlining to the
prongs and bend the prongs down as
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19. Roll the lower rear side re-
taining strips into the headlining and
retain them by bending the tabs
(View AA).
20. Install the right and left roof
INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY COVER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
COMET, FALCON, FAIRLANE
1. Open the glove box door. Re-
move the glove box liner retaining
screws and remove the glove box
liner.
2. Fairlane: Remove the radio
control knobs and the control shaft
retaining nuts.
3. Comet: Remove the radio
speaker grill by prying upward to
release the two retaining clips.
4. Remove the instrument cluster
retaining screws.
5. Pull the instrument cluster out
far enough to disconnect the speed-
ometer cable, light sockets and wir-
ing connectors from the instrument
cluster. Remove the instrument
cluster.
6. Remove the nuts retaining the
safety cover to the instrument panel.
side windlace at the door and win-
dow openings.
21. Install the headlining retainer
at the A pillar (View DD).
22. Install the rear view mirror,
sun visors. and coat hooks.
7. Pry up and remove the safety
cover.
8. Position the new safety cover
to the instrument panel (Figs. 9 and
10).
9. Install the safety cover retain-
ing nuts.
10. Position the instrument clus-
ter to the wstrument panel. Connect
the wiring connectors and the speed-
ometer cable. Install the light sockets.
11. Install the instrument cluster
retaining screws.
12. Comet: Position the radio
speaker grille and snap the retainets
in place.
13. Fairlane: Install the radio
control shaft retaining nuts and the
radio control knobs.
14. Position the glove box liner
in place and install the glove box
liner retaining screws.
18-7
23. Slide the package tray into po-
sition and install the retainers and
clips. Then, install the quarter trim
panels and rear seat back and cush-
ion.
MUSTANG
1. Remove the right and left side
lower mouldings (Fig. 11) and the
upper retaining mouldings.
2. Remove the radio speaker
grille.
3. Remove 2 nuts retaining the
cover above the radio (View DD),
and pull the cover from the instru-
ment panel.
4. Using solvent, clean the old
cement from the instrument panel
mounting surfaces.
5. Apply cement to the instru-
ment panel mounting surface and
cover. Position the cover on the in-
strument panel and install the 2 re-
taining nuts in the area over the
radio.
6. Install the radio speaker grille,
upper retaining/mouldings, and low-
er mouldings.
18-8 GROUP 18 TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP
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CONSOLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MUSTANG
The Mustang has 2 optional con-
soles; one is used when air condition-
ing is installed and one is used with-
out air conditioning. Models that are
not equipped with air conditioning
have a glove box at the front end of 3. Remove2 screwsfrom inside
the console. Models equipped with the glovebox (if equipped).
air conditioning do not have the 4. Lift the console rear end up
glove box. and removethe consolefrom the car.
1. Remove the knob or handle 5. Positiontpe consoleto the floor
from the gear shift selector lever. pan and instal( the attachingscrews.
2. Remove 3 screws from each 6. Install the gear shift lever knob
side of the console in the seat area. or handle.

ROOF OUTSIDE COVER

COMET, FALCON, FAIRLANE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear seat cushion
back and quarter trim panels.
2. Remove the quarter trim panel
retainer mouldings and quarter win-
dow garnish mouldings.
3. Remove the package tray pan-
el and loosen the headlining in the
quarter area sufficiently to permit
accessto the side belt moulding re- 7. Remove the side, top and bot-
tainer nuts (Fig. 12). tom windshield outside mouldings.
4. Removethe side and rear belt 8. From within the vehicle re-
mouldings. move the rear view mirror assembly,
5. Removethe back window out- the windshield pillar cap mouldings
side mouldings. Remove the back and the plastic windshield header
window and weatherstrip. moulding.
6. Remove the windshield wiper 9. Cut the windshield sealer as
arm assembliesand remove the top described in Part 17-3 and remove
cowl panel. the windshield.

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 18-10 GROUP 18 TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP

10. Remove the sealer from the cover on the roof panel. (Fore and (for white tops) or sealer C3AZ-
windshield pinch weld flange and Aft center punch marks have been 19562-B (for black tops) over the
remove the moulding retainer clips. provided in the cover for centering entire surface of the drip rail re-
11. Remove the drip rail mould- purposes.) tainers. With the drip rail properly
ing and then using a 0.128 to 0.132 2. With the cover properly posi- sealed, a minimum depth of Va inch
inch diameter drill, remove the riv- tioned and temporarily secured, ap- should be retained for adequatewater
ets from the drip rail cover retainers ply an even coating of C2AZ-19C- drainage. Place masking tape on the
and discard the retainers. 525-A adhesiveto the roof panel and cover assembly for the entire length
12. Remove the staples from the a like amount to the corresponding of the drip rail before applying seal-
front and back window opening that area of the roof outside cover as- er. After sealer has been applied,
are retaining the cover and remove sembly. For best results, secure lim- remove the tape.
the cover from the roof. ited sections at a time. Make certain 7. Install the drip rail moul~ings.
13. Remove the old adhesive from that the adhesive is not lumpy as it 8. Install the back belt center and
the roof area with a scraper or use will be objectionable from an appear- side mouldings.
an appropriate cleaning solvent. It ance standpoint. 9. Reposition and secure the head-
is extremely important that the en- 3. Using a 0.128 to 0.132 inch
tire roof and drip rails are thorough- lining.
diameter drill, pierce the vinyl mate- 10. Install the back window and
ly cleaned. rial at the existing staple or screw outside window mouldings.
INSTALLATION hole locations. Install drive nails in 11. Install the quarter trim panel
each of the holes. retainer mouldings and quarter win-
It is recommended that drive nails
be substituted for the staples shown 4. Position both drip rail retainers dow garnish mouldings.
in Fig. 12. and, using the same drill referred to 12. Install the package tray panel,
Wherever possible, use the exist- above, pierce the vinyl at each of quarter panels, rear seat back and
ing drive nail or screw holes. There- the holes. Install the Pop rivets from seat cushion.
fore, each location should be identi- the underside of the drip rail except 13. Install the windshield.
fied on the pinch weld flange with at the extreme rear hole in which 14. Install the windshield interior
a wax crayon. case the rivet should be inserted garnish mouldings and sun visor as-
Seal all unused holes with either from the retainer side. semblies.
CIAZ-19627-A Pressure Sensitized 5. Trim the excess cover material 15. Install the windshield exterior
Tape or AB-19560-A caulking cord. from around the entire perimeter. mouldings, retainers, and windshield
1. Carefully position the outside 6. Apply sealer C3AZ-19562-A wiper blade assemblies.

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SEATS
Section
1 Standard Seats-Removal and Installation
Front Seat Cushion and Back. . . . . . . . .
SeatandSeatTrack
Rear Seat Cushion and Back. . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat Cushion Cover. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Cushion Cover
STANDARD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SEAT AND SEAT TRACK
Work, other than that of minor
nature, is more easily performed
when the front seat assembly is re-
moved from the car.
1. Remove the nuts retaining the
seat tracks to the floor pan. If
equipped with power seats, discon-
nect the seat wiring loom connector.
Lift the seat assembly from the car
(Fig. 1).
2. Disconnect and remove the re-
lease cable from the seat frame.
Remove the seat tracks from the seat
frame.
3. Transfer the seat adjusting lev-
er knob and the retracting springs,
if necessary, to the new track as-
sembly.
4. Position the seat tracks on the
seat frame and install the retaining
bolts and release cable.
5. Position the seat assembly in
the car and install the retaining bolts
and nuts.
Release Cable Adjustment. Re-
lease cable maladjustment will affect
only the right side of the seat. In
case the latch retaining the track
fails to release, turn the release cable
turnbuckle or eye bolt enough turns
to shorten the release cable travel
sufficiently to release the track latch.
If the latch fails to secure the seat
travel, turn the release cable turn-
buckle or eye bolt to lengthen the
release cable enough to allow the
latch to snap in the locking position.
FRONT SEAT CUSHION
AND/OR BACK
1. Remove the front seat and seat
track from the car if the cushion is to
be replaced.
2. To replace the seat cushion, re-
Page Section
. .18-11 Front Seat Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .18-11 2 Bucket Seats-Removal and Installation
RearSeatBackCover
. .18-11
..18-11 Front S~at Cushion Cover. . . . . . . . . .
SeatandSeatTrack
. .18-11
. .18-13 Front Seat Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEATS
move the seat assembly from the seat
track.
3. On cars with a solid seat back,
remove the bolts and washers at-
taching the seat back to the seat
cushion frame. Before being able to
remove the attaching bo~ts it is nec-
essary to remove the seat back and
seat cushion trim from the bolts.
4. On cars with a split front seat
back, remove the hairpin clip from
the center seat back stud and the
seat cushion stud. Before being able
to remove the hair pin clips it is
necessaryto remove the pivot covers.
5. Position the seat back assem-
bly on the seat. On cars with the
split seat back, install the hairpin
clip at the seat center bracket and
the seat cushion stud and install
the pivot covers.
6. On a car with a solid seat back,
install the bolts and washers attach-
ing the seat back to the seat and fas-
ten the seat back and seat cushion
cover trim with hog rings.
7. Position the seat cushion on the
seat track and install the retaining
bolts if removed.
8. Install the front seat and seat
track in the car.
REAR SEAT CUSHION
AND/OR BACK
1. Lift the rear seat cushion and
pull it forward to remove it from the
car.
1. Remove one rear seat arm rest
(two-door sedans).
3. Remove 2 rear seatback attach-
ing screws located at the bottom of
the seat back.
4. Lift up on the seat back to dis-
engagethe seat from the upper hooks
and remove the seat back from the
car.
18-11
Page
18-13
18-13
18-16
18-16
18-16
18-16
5. Position the seatback in the car
and engage the seat with the upper
hooks.
6. Install the seat back lower re-
taining screws and the removed arm
rest. Then install the rear seat cush-
ion.
FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
Fig. 2 shows a front seat cushion
buildup. Seat cushions for all models
are built up in basically the same
manner. Therefore" when installing
new seat cushion covers or pads, re-
fer to Fig. 2 for the location of listing
wires, hog rings, anti-squeak pads,
and seatpad stack-up.
1. Remove the seat and seat track
assembly.
2. On models with a solid seat
back, remove the bolts and washers
attaching the seat back to the seat
cushion frame.
3. On models with a split seat
back, remove the seat back outer
support arm covers and remove the
hairpin clips from the pivot pins.
4. On models with a split seat
back, remove the retaining screw
from the seat back center support
trim cover and remove the seat back
center pivot hair pin clips.
5. Remove the seat back assem-
bly.
6. Remove the seat back stop
plates from the seat cushion.
7. Remove the hog rings retaining
the seat cushion cover and remove
the cover (Fig. 2). Inspect the pad
and replace it if necessary.
8. Transfer the listing wires to the
new cover.
9. With the seat cushion assembly
right side up, make sure that the pads
are stacked properly and centered;
then place the cover over the pads to
hold them in position.
18-12 GROUP 18 TRIM,SEATS, AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP

SEAT CUSHION
ASSEMBLY
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10. Carefully turn the seat assem-
bly over so that the pads do not shift
out of position.
11. After centering the cover and
straightening the seams along the
front edge of the cushion, fasten the
cover to the front of the seat frame
with hog rings. Make sure that the
hog rings encircle the listing wire. In-
stall! hog ring in each hole provided
in the seat cushion frame.
12. At the rear of the seat assem-
bly, pull the cover taut over the
pads, and install hog rings at the
seat frame.
13. Fasten the side of the cover
to the seat frame side with hog rings
through the holes provided (Fig. 2).
14. Install the seat back stop
plates and the seat back.
15. Install the seat tracks to the
cushion and the seat assembly in the
car.
REAR SEAT CUSmON COVER
1. Remove the rear seat cushion
from the car by lifting on the front of
the seat and pulling it forward.
2. Remove the cushion cover hog
rings and remove the cushion cover
from the seat frame.
3. Inspect the pad and replace it
if necessary.
4. Transfer the listing wire, if
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equipped, to the new cushion cover.
5. Position the new cushion cover
on the seat frame and springs and at-
tach it in place with hog rings (Fig. 3).
6. Install the seat cushion in the
car.
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
Repairs to seat backs are per-
formed out of the car and are
usually limited to replacement of
tom or burned seat covers. In a few
instances, the pads may be damaged
and require replacement.
Figs. 4 and 5 show a front seat
back build-up. Seat backs for all
other models are built up in basically
the same manner. Therefore, when
installing new seat back covers 01
pads, refer to Figs. 4 and 5 for the
location of listing wires, hog rings,
anti-squeak pads, and seat pad stack-
.
un.
1. Remove the seat back.
2. Remove the ash receptacle and
ash receptacle retainer, if equipped.
3. Remove the hog rings retain-
ing the seat back cover to the frame.
Unhook the listing wires from the
seat spring assembly tabs, and re-
move the cover (Figs. 4 and 5).
4. Transfer the listing wire to the
new seat back cover.
S. Inspect the seat pad and spring
18-13
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assemblies, and repair or replace as
necessary.
6. Carefully place the cover over
the seat frame and pad assembly.
Pull the cover taut over the pads,
hook the listing wires on the seat
spring assembly tabs and install the
hog rings (Figs. 4 and 5).
7. Cut a hole in the cover for the
ash receptacle retainer, if equipped,
and install the receptacle assembly.
8. Install the seat back to the seat
cushion.
REAR SEAT BACK COVER
1. Remove the rear seat back
from the car.
2. Removethe hog rings retaining
the seatback coverto the frame and
remove the rear seat back cover.
3. Transferthe listing wires to the
new cover.
4. Position the new cover on the
pad and seatframe and secureit in
place with hog rings (Fig. 6).
5. Install the rear seat back in
the car.
 18-14 GROUP 18 - TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP

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1 8-16 GROUP 18
BUCKET SEATS-MANUAL
The seat is mounted in the con-
ventional manner on two seat tracks.
The seat release is located at the
lower front center of the seat, and is
operated by pulling the lever side
ways to release the seat tracks.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SEAT AND SEAT TRACK
The seat track assembly is easily
replaced if the seat assembly is re-
moved from the car.
1. Remove 4 floor pan plug but-
tons to gain accessto the seat track
retaining nuts (Mustang only).
2. From under the car, remove
the seat track retaining stud nuts and
washers. Remove the seat assembly
from the car and place it on a clean
work area.
3. Remove the screws which re-
tain the seat track assembly to the
seat cushion and remove the seat
track assembly.
4. Disconnect the seat track brace
and latch release rod from the track
being replaced, and connect these
parts to the new seat track.
5. Loosely install the track-to-floor
retaining studs in the seat track.
6. Place the seat track assembly
on the seat cushion, and install the
retaining screws.
7. Place the seat assembly in the
car and install the washers and nuts
on the retaining studs.
8. Install the floor pan plug but-
tons (Mustang only).
FRONT SEAT CUSmON COVER
Repairs to seat cushions or seat
backs are performed out of the car
and are usually limited to replace-
ment of tom or burned seat covers.
In a few instances, the pads may be
damaged and require replacement.
When installing a new seat cover
or pad, refer to Figs. 7 and 8 for
the location of listing wires, hog
rings, anti-squeak pads, and seat pad
stack-up.
Comet, Falcon (Model 76 Only)
1. Remove the seat and seat track
assembly from the car and place it
on a clean work area.
2. Remove the seat cushion from
the seat track. From each side of the
seat, remove the seat back retainer,
and remove the seat back.
3. Remove the seat back scuff
- TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP
plates and remove the hog rings re-
taining the seat cushion cover to the
spring assembly. Separatethe bottom
cover from the seat cushion pad and
remove the cushion cover.
4. Inspect the pad and spring as-
semblies, and repair or replace as
necessary.
5. Transfer the listing wires to the
new cover.
6. Place the new cover assembly
over the pad and seat spring assem-
bly and secure it to the front bolster
wire with hog rings. Apply trim
cement (C2AZ-19C525-A) to the
bottom of the cushion cover and
position the cover correctly to the
seat cushion pad.
7. Secure each side bolster wire
to the seat spring assembly with hog
rings.
8. The front and side edgesof the
cover assembly can now be secured
to the bottom of the spring assembly
with hog rings as shown in Fig. 7.
9. Secure the rear edge of the
cover assembly to the bottom of the
spring assembly with hog rings.
10. Install the two scuff plates on
the cushion.
11. Install the seat back side
shield and seat tracks. Install the
seat assembly.
Mustang
1. Removethe front seatandtrack
from the car and remove the seat
tracksfrom the seat.
2. Remove the front seat back
shield and the seat back pivot side
cover.
3. Removethe seatbackpivot pin
and remove the seat back from the
seatcushion.
4. Removethe seat cushion scuff
plate.
5. Removethe seatcushioncover
and pad.
6. Positionthe seatcushionpadon
the frame and install the hog rings
(Fig. 8).
7. Position the cushion cover on
the pad. Cementwith trim cement
(C2AZ-19C525-A) and retain with
hog rings (Fig. 8).
8. Install the seat cushion scuff
plate.
9. Position the seat back on the
pivot and install the pivot pin,
10. Install the front seat back
shield and the seat back pivot side
cover.
11. Install the seat on the seat
tracks and install the seat and seat
track in the car.
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
1. Remove the seat and seat
tracks from the car, if required, for
acces~ibility to the seat side shield
retaining screws.
1. Remove the right and left seat
back side shields and remove the seat
back retaining bolts or retainer pins
and remove the seat back from the
cushion.
3. Unsnap and remove the seat
back rear cover (Figs. 7 and 8).
4. Remove the seat back upper
moulding retaining screws and re-
move the mouldings.
5. Remove the seat back stop ad-
justing bolts and remove the hog
rings retaining the cover to the
frame.
6. Bend up the side retaining tabs
(Fig. 7) and lift the cover off the
tabs.
7. Remove any additional hog
rings retaining the cover to the seat
frame.
8. Position the trim cover off the
side padding to gain access to the
hog rings in the center of the seat
back and remove the hog rings.
9. Position the new cover over the
front center of the seat back and at-
tach it with hog rings. Position the
cover around the sides and top of
the sponge padding, pulling the ma-
terial tight. Then, turn the seat back
face down.
10. Pull the trim cover tight and
install hog rings at the top. Pull the
cover tight and install hog rings at
the bottom.
11. Pull the trim cover tight at the
sides and position it over the side
retaining tabs (Fig. 7). Bend the tabs
down.
11. Position the rear cover on the
seat back and snap it into place. In-
stall the seatback stop adjusting bolts
and nuts.
13. Install the seat back upper
moulding.
14. Install the seat back on the
cushion and install the seatback pivot
covers;
15. Install the seat and seat track
in the car.
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C HOG RING (5 REQ'D)
D HOG RING (17 REQ'D)
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 18-19

CONVERTIBLE TOP

Section Page Section Page

2 Diagnosis and Testing-Power Top. . . . . . . .
I Care of Top Fabric 18-19 Motor and Pump-Power Top... .' 18-24
18-19 Counterbalance Cylinder-Mustang 18-25

Lift
Cylinder-Power
Top
3 Adjustments
ElectricalTests
MechanicaIChecks
HydraulicTests and Light Repairs. ........... 18-19
18-19 Back Curtain Zipper. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-25

BackCurtain
Comet,Fairlane
ManuaITop
Mustang
18-20 18-25
18-21 18-25
Comet, Fairlane Top Adjustments. . . . . . . 18-21 18-26
Mustang Top Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 18-26
Side Rail Weatherstrips Adjustment. . . . 18-21 18-26
Mustang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18-21

Comet,Fairlane
Intermediate Side Rail Adjustment. . . . .
LateralAdjustment
18-27
18-21
Balance Link Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 Convertible Top Fabric. . . . . . . . . . . 18-27
Toggle Clamp Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 Roof Front Header Weatherstrip. . . 18-27

Comet,Fairlane
Mustang
Hold-Down
Dowel
No.2BowAdjustment Pin Adjustment Side Clamps-Manual Top 18-23 18-29
18-24 18-33
18-24 Mustang.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-33

Comet,Fairlane
4 Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24 18-33

CARE OF TOP FABRIC

Proper care of the top material Use the top compartment behind to rinse the top thoroughly with
will reduce the possibility of water the rear seat back only for storage clean water during and after washing.
stains, mildew, or shrinkage. Do not of the top. The storage of other Do not use a cleaning material
stack the top if it is damp. Always items not only interferes with the that is not recommended for vinyl
use the convertible top vinyl boot to proper operation of the top, but may material because damage to the top
keep the top material clean, dry, and also damage or stain the top material. may result.
positioned when the top is stacked. The vinyl top may be washed each The vinyl coating becomes tacky
The rear window slide fastener time the car is washed. Clean the at approximately ISO.P. Therefore,
should be lubricated at least once a material with FoMoCo Interior Trim when making paint repairs, be sure
year with stainless stick lubricant. Cleaner and a scrub brush. Be sure to protect the top material from heat.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING-POWER TOP

Refer to Wiring Diagram Manual ing the top at the header, check the nect an ammeter in series in the
Form 7795P-66 for locations of wir- alignment of the door and the circuit. Operate the top control
ing harnesses.Schematics are shown quarter windows with the side rail switch and note the ammeter read-
in Group 22 of this manual. weatherstrips. Also check the top ings. The current draw should be
If the top cannot be lowered or sag adjustment and toggle clamp ad- 28 amperes maximum operating.
raised satisfactorily, or if it fails to justment. Current in excess of 75 amperes in-
operate at all, and the trouble is not dicates a frozen pump or cylinder or
readily apparent, make the following ELECTRICAL TESTS a mechanical obstruction. Low am-
mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic BATTERY CHARGE perage with the motor running and
tests to find the cause of the trouble. The battery charge should be no top movement indicates a defec-
Always check the battery before determined before making any elec- tive pump or low fluid level in the
making any of the following checks. trical checks because a partially dis- reservoir.
Table 1 shows symptoms and pos- charged battery will causeslow motor
sible causesof trouble. and pump operation. TOP CONTROL SWITCH
1. Disconnect the wiring harness
MECHANICAL CHECKS CURRENT ORA W at the switch multiple connector lo-
1. If the action of the top is slow, To check the current draw in the cated behind the instrument panel.
raise and lower it and look for bent top operating circuit, disconnect the 2. Connect one terminal of a test
or misaligned linkage. black wire at the circuit breaker (lo- lamp to the black (feed) wire of the
2. If bindin2 is noted when clamp- cated on the starter relay), and con- top control switch, and ground the
 1 8-20 GROUP l8-TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP

TABLE 1-Trouble Symptomsand PossibleCauses

Trouble Symptoms

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Inadequate Battery Charge x x x
Motor and Pump
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x x x
Circuit Breaker' ..,:J x -
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Faulty Wiring x x
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HydraulicCylinder(s) ,'.., x x x x
Air in Hydraulic System x x x
Insufficient Hydraulic Fluid x x x -
Top Lowered when Wet Causing Fabric to Shrink x -
Toggle Clamp Adjustment(D
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x x
Door Window Adjustment(D x x
I QuarterWindowAdjustmentQ)
-
x x
Weatherstripping
- -
x
, BalanceLink Bracket Adjustment
x x
Center Side Rail Adjustment (Mustang only) x
0The top should not be raised with the windows up.

other lead. If the test lamp does not
light, there is an open or short cir-
cuit between the battery and the
switch or a bad circuit breaker.
3. If there is voltage to the switch,
connect a jumper wire between the
black (feed) wire and the red wire,
and then between the black wire
and the yellow wire. If the top motor
operates, the switch is faulty and
must be replaced.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
If there is no voltage at the top
control switch, connect a jumper wire
across the terminals of the circuit
breaker (located on the starter relay)
and operate the switch. If the top
motor operates, the circuit breaker
is faulty and must be replaced. If
there is no voltage at the circuit
breaker, check the black wire from
the circuit breaker to the starter
relay.
SwrrCH-TO-MOTOR WIRES
Disconnect the yellow and the red
switch-to-motor leads at the junction
block near the motor. Connect a 12-
volt test lamp between the yellow
wire and a ground and check by
operating the top control switch to
raise the top. Connect the test lamp
between the red wire and a ground,
and check by operating the switch to
lower the top. If the test lamp does
not light in either case, the wire
from the junction block to the switch
is open or shorted.
MOTOR
Check the operation of the motor
by connecting first one motor lead,
and then the other, directly to the
battery positive terminal. If the
motor operates in either case, but
will not operate when hooked into
the wiring harness, check the wiring
harness again for short or open cir-
cuits. If the motor will not work
when hooked directly to the battery,
check the black (ground) wire from
the motor. If the motor still does not
work, it must be replaced.
HYDRAULIC TESTS
Faulty hydraulic system operation
can be caused by lack of fluid, leaks,
air in the system, obstructions or
kinks in the hoses, or faulty oper-
ation of the cylinder or the pump.
FLUID LEVEL
1. Removethe rear seatand raise
the top.
2. Place absorbent cloths below
the filler plug.
3. Remove the filler plug, and
check the fluid level. It should be
level with the bottom edge of the
hole.
4. If the level is low, check the
systemfor leakS,adding automatic
transmissionfluid Type A, Suffix A
as necessary.
LIFf CYLINDER
Remove the rear seat and the
quarter trim panels, operate the top
control switch, and check the op-
eration of the lift cylinders for the
following:

If the movement of the piston
rods are sluggish or uneven, check
the hoses from the pump to the cyl-
inders for kinks.
ADJUSTMENTS AND LIGHT REPAIRS
Before aligning the top, visually
determine if the trouble results from
top misalignment and/ or window
misalignment. It may be necessaryto
align both the top and the windows
because of the relationship between
the two. Adjustments of the door
and quarter windows must be
checked and any necessary changes
made before making top adjustments.
These windows must be fully closed
to insure proper top adjustment.
Door window and quarter window
adjustments are outlined in Part 17-3.
COMET, FAIRLANE TOP
ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to Fig. 1 for the following
Comet and Fairlane top adjustments:
1. Loosen screw and washer as-
semblies item A and adjust the
bracket item B (part of top Assem-
bly), inboard or outboard to obtain
the 0.30-inch clearance dimension
between the rear side rail and belt
side moulding. The bracket must be
adjusted and secured in the vertical
position. Tighten the screw and
washer assemblies (views Hand J).
2. Loosen nut item C and rotate
cam pin item D to obtain the 0.50-
inch parallel dimension between the
rails and door glass and between
the rear rail and quarter glass. The
cam pin must not be rotated more
than 90° either side of the mean ad-
justment mark on the rail. Hold the
cam pin item D and tighten the nut
item C (views C and K).
If the dowel item E does not line
up with the sun visor bracket dowel
hole on a fore and aft line, the top
cloth is to be removed from the No.
I bow. Loosen two screws, item F
and adjust the No.1 bow fore or
aft to position the dowel. Tighten
the screws, item F. The top cloth is
then retacked and cemented (views
B and D).
3. Loosen the nut item G and
adjust the dowel item E inboard or
outboard to center the dowel into
the sun visor bracket dowel hole.
Tighten nut item G (view E).
4. Maintain a proper design rela-
tionship between the No.1 bow and
the header, loosen set screw item H
PART 18-3 - CONVERTIBLE
TOP
If one piston rod moves slower
than the other, the cylinder with the
slower rod is defective and should
be replaced.
and rotate hook item J in or out.
Tighten the set screw item H (view
E).
5. If interference is encountered
between the top cloth and top of the
door glass frame when the door is
opened, the No.2 bow and/or No.
3 bow can be adjusted by loosening
the nuts items K and L and raising
the bows. After the adjustment,
tighten the nuts items K and L
(views F and G).
6. To maintain the correct design
relationship between rails and glass,
the set screw item W must be backed
out (view A).
7. Operate the folding top assem-
bly one complete cycle and recheck
the alignment as indicated in steps
I through 7.
8. With the top assembly in the
down position, locate the strikers
item M on the rail-folding top center
side, opposite the clamp assembly
item N. Secure the striker to the
rail. Loosen two screws item P and
adjust the clamp assembly up or
down to insure proper hold-down
effort on the striker. After adjust-
ment, tighten screws item P (view
L).
MUSTANG TOP ADJUSTMENTS
SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPS
ADJUSTMENT
The rear and center side rail
weatherstrips are adjustable fore and
aft to provide a good seal at the break
joints. The front weatherstrip is not
adjustable.
1. Lock the top assembly to the
windshield header.
2. Trim the rear edge of the front
top side rail weatherstrip flush with
the rear end of the front side rail to
obtain a water tight seal at point X
(Fig. 2).
3. Adjust the rear side rail weath-
erstrip to provide a water tight seal
at the joint (Fig. 2), and tighten the
weatherstrip retaining nuts.
LATERAL ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment shifts the top as-
sembly sidewise to obtain a good fit
between the rear side rail and the
quarter outside rear side belt mould-
inlZ.
18-21
If both rods move slowly, or do
not move at all, disassembleand re-
pair the pump.
1. Loosen the screws which retain
the main pivot bracket to its support
(Fig. 3).
2. Shift the main pivot bracket
toward either side as necessary to
obtain the proper clearance (%2
inch) between the rear side rail and
the quarter outside rear side belt
mouldings and tighten the retaining
screws.
INTERMEDIATE SIDE RAIL
ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment moves the top as.
sembly to obtain a good fit between
the top assemblyand the side window
glass line.
1. With the door glass properly
adjusted, loosen the eccentric nut
(View B, Fig. 4), and rotate the
eccentric pin to obtain a 318 -inch
parallel dimension between the front
door glass and the front and center
side rails.
2. Hold the eccentric pin to pre-
vent it from turning, and tighten the
eccentric nut. The main balance link
marking and washer pointer is an
average dimension of adjustment.
Rotation of the eccentric will raise or
lower the side rails to obtain the cor-
rect design-height dimension between
the side rails and the glass.
BALANCE LINK ADJUSTMENT
The balance link is retained to the
intermediate side rail assembly with
an eccentric pin (Fig. 4, View B).
Rotation of the eccentric pin raises
or lowers the side rail over the door
glass area. Clearance between the
glass frame and side rail is % inch
constant.
TOGGLE CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The toggle clamps that hold the
No. I bow against the header can be
adjusted to provide a good seal.
1. To determine which side is not
sealing, check the weatherstrip be-
tween the No. I bow and the header
with a 3 x 5-inch card. A reasonable
pull must be felt as the card is pulled
out. Both toggle clamps need not be
adjusted unless necessary.
2. Releasethe toggle clamps (Fig.
5), loosen the Allen screw, and
thread the to~~le hook in or out until
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tightening of the toggle hooks will
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1 8-24 GROUP 18
REMOVAL AND INSTAllATION
MOTOR AND PUMP-POWER
TOP
A pump repair kit and a reservoir
repair kit are available for service.
REMOVAL
1. Operate the top to the fully
raised position.
2. Open the deck lid and cover
the luggage compartment floor.
3. Remove the two screws retain-
ing the rear folding top compartment
support wire retaining clips and re-
move the clips.
4. Disconnect the motor leads
and the ground wire.
S. Remove the attaching nuts,
and remove the motor and pump
assembly from the floor pan. Do not
lose the rubber grommets.
6. Vent the reservoir by removing
the filler plug, and then install the
filler plug. The reservoir must be
vented in order to equalize the pres-
sure. This lessens the possibility of
fluid spraying on the trim and paint
when the hoses are disconnected.
7. Place absorbent cloths beneath
the hose connections, disconnect the
hoses,and then plug the open fittings
and lines.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the filler plug, and
drain the fluid from the reservoir
TRIM, SEATS,AND CONVERTIBLE
TOP
into a clean container.
2. Scribe lines on the reservoir
and pump body so that these parts
can be positioned properly upon as-
sembly.
3. Remove the center bolt from
the reservoir cover (Fig. 6).
4. Remove the reservoir cover and
the O-ring seal from the pump.
5. Remove the mounting bolts that
hold the valve body to the pump
body.
6. Place a cloth under the assem-
bly, and carefully remove the valve
FIG. 6-Motor and Pump Disassembled
dowel pins with the dowel pin holes
in the windshield header, loosen the
dowel pin retaining nut (Fig. 5) and
move the dowel pins inboard or out-
board. Then, tighten the dowel re-
taining nut.
NO.2 BOW ADJUSTMENT
Raise the top and lock it to the
windshield header. Loosen the lock
nut (View A-Fig. 4), and rotate the
eccentric pin to raise or lower the top
material along the door glass line.
The specified clearance for the top
material to door glass frame is 1/8
inch. Hold the eccentric and tighten
the lock nut.
HOLD DOWN SmE CLAMPS-
MANUAL TOP
The hold down side clamp assem-
blies located on each quarter panel
support mounting (Fig. 3), are ad-
justable up and down to retain the
top assembly when in its fully
stacked position.
body so that the check balls are not
lost.
7. Remove the inner and outer
rotors and the drive ball.
ASSEMBLY
Use all the parts contained in the
pump repair kit when assemblingthe
pump or reservoir.
1. Install the inner rotor on the
armature shaft and position the drive
ball.
2. Install the outer rotor over the
inner rotor.
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3. Place the check balls in the mo-
tor body channels.
4. Install the valve body on the
motor body.
5. Install the five valve body
mounting bolts.
6. Install the a-ring seal on the
valve body.
7. Install a new seal on the center
bolt, and install the reservoir cover
on the valve body, using the line pre-
viously scribed as a guide.
8. Place the assembly in a hori-
zontal position, fill the reservoir with
automatic transmission fluid Type A,
Suffix A to the level of the bottom of
the filler plug hole. Install the filler
plug and a new seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the plugs from the lines
and fittings, and connect the lines to
the pump. Use cloths to absorb any
fluid that leaks out of the lines or
the pump.
2. Install the assembly on the floor
pan, making sure that the rubber
grommets are in proper position un-
der the mounting brackets.
3. Connect the motor lead wires
at the connector, and connect the
ground wire.
4. Operate the top assembly two
or three times to bleed any air from
the system, and check the fluid level
in the reservoir. The fluid level should
not be less than 1/4 inch below the
filler plug opening. The top must be
up when the fluid level is checked.
5. Position the retaining clips on
the rear folding top compartment
support wire and install the retaining
screws.
6. Remove the covers from the
luggage compartment floor and close
the deck lid.
LIFT CYLINDER-POWER TOP
1. Remove the rear seats and
quarter trim panel.
A-LOWER NYLONWSHINGS
B-COUNTER.BALANCE ROb
2. Remove the hairpin clip, wash-
er, and clevis pin from the upper end
of the cylinder.
3. Remove the mounting bolts,
bracket, and bushings from the cyl-
inder.
4. Pull the cylinder down; place
absorbent cloths below the hose con-
nections; disconnect the hydraulic
lines, and remove the cylinder.
5. Install the hydraulic lines on
the new cylinder and install the cyl-
inder bushings, mounting bracket,
and bolts.
6. Install the clevis pin, washer,
and hairpin at the upper end of the
cylinder.
7. Operate the top assembly two
or three times to bleed any air from
the system, and check the fluid level
in the reservoir. The fluid level
should not be less than 1/4inch below
the filler plug opening. The top must
be up when the fluid level is checked.
8. Install the quarter trim panel
and rear seats.
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MUSTANG MANUAL TOP
REMOVAL
1. Raise the top. Do not attempt
F-SELF ~OCKING PIN
G-CLEVIS PIN to remove the counterbalance cylin-
H-REARSIDE RAIL
der with the top in the lowered
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3. Remove the quarter trim panels.
/(~, 4. Remove the self locking pin F,
Flat washer E, wave washers, and
clevis pin G (Fig. 7). Disengage the
c: ~~II counterbalance rod B from the rear
side rail H (Fig. 7).
\ 5. Remove the two bolts Land
the main pivot extension pla'te K
~; from the main pivot bracket J (Fig.
7), and remove the counterbalance
spring assembly. Keep the upper and
lower nylon bushings A and C for re-
use if serviceable.
INSTALLATION
I. 1. Position the counterbalance
spring in place and install the main
pivot bracket.

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retaining pin and washers.
3. Install the quarter trim panel.
4. Install the rear seat back and
seat cushion.

BACK CURTAIN
COMET, FAIRLANE
1. Unfasten the clamps that hold
~," the top to the windshield header.
N1396-A 2. Remove the retainer pins re-
taining the folding top rear compart-
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TOP

position the trim away from the tack-
ing strips.
3. Remove the bolts and lock
washers that retain the curtain tack-
ing strip to the body panel.
4. Open the back curtain window
slide fastener and remove the curtain
assembly.
5. Pull the tacking strips from the
curtain and remove the staples from
the tacking strip (Fig. 8).
6. Remove the tacking strip lock
screws from the tacking strips.
7. Properly position the curtain
and staple it securely to the tacking
strip.
8. Staple the side tacking strips to
the curtain.
9. Position the curtain assembly
to the body panel, and loosely install
the belt tacking strip retaining bolts
and lock washers.
10. Close the curtain window slide
fastener.
11. To adjust the curtain window
tension and remove wrinkles, tighten
or loosen the tacking strip retaining
bolts as required. After adjusting the
curtain, install and tighten the tack-
ing strip lock screws until they bot-
tom against the body panel.
12. Reposition the folding top
rear compartment trim and install
the retainer pins.
MUSTANG
1. Unhook the top from the wind-
shield header and prop the top up to
relieve tension.
2. Unzip the back curtain.
3. Remove 3 screws retaining each
side of the top compartment trim at
the quarter panel.
4. Remove 5 screws attaching the
top compartment trim to the rear
seat and remove the compartment
trim tension springs (Fig. 9).
5. To assure the proper location
of the back curtain assembly during
installation, the following location
marks should be made with tailor's
crayon or equivalent:
Locate the center punch mark on
the belt center tacking strip retainer
(Fig. 13, View A-A). Transpose this
center mark to the adjacent rear cur-
tain and compartment trim mate-
rials.
Mark the rear curtain along the
lower edge of the belt center tacking
strip (Fig. 13, View BB and CC).
Mark the belt center tacking strip
to indicate the rear window opening
at both sides (Fig. 13, View BB).
6. Pull the top compartment trim
back and remove 8 bolts retaining
the back curtain and the center tack-
ing strip.
7. Remove the staples from the
webbing and the top quarter from
the tacking strip. Remove the back
window, top compartment trim, and
the tacking strip, as an assembly,
from the car.
8. Remove the back curtain from
the tacking strip and position the new

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back curtain to the tacking strip. Cut
out the bolt hole locations on the
back curtain.
9. Position the back curtain as-
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tacking strip. Then, zip the back cur-
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BACK CURTAIN ZIPPER
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G . shield header and prop the top up to
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SECTIONAL VIEW-AA VIEW-55 SECTIONAL VIEW-CC N1409-A 2. Unzip the back curtain.
3. Remove the retainer pins re-
FIG. 9-Back Curtain Installation-Mustang taining the folding top rear compart-

ment trim to the tacking strips and
position the trim away from the tack-
ing strips.
4. Remove the bolts and flat
washers that retain the curtain tack-
ing strip to the body panel, and re-
move the back curtain.
5. Mark the zipper location on
the back curtain, then, remove the
zipper from the back curtain and
sew on a new zipper.
6. Remove the bolts and flat
washers that retain the side belt
tacking strips to the body.
7. Remove the rear bow binding
end cap; slide out the binding insert
and remove the staples and retainer.
8. Remove the staples retaining
the top deck and quarter assembly
to the rear bow.
9. Remove the staples retaining
the top right and left back stay pad
case assembliesto the rear roof bow.
10. Remove the staples retaining
the zipper to the rear bow tacking
strip and remove the zipper.
11. Position the upper half of the
back curtain zipper to the center of
the rear roof bow tacking strip.
Staple or tack it securely to the tack-
ing strip.
12. Staple the top left and right
back stay pad case assembliesto the
rear bow tacking strip. Seal the un-
used holes in the top material.
13. Staple the top deck and quar-
ter assembly to the rear bow tacking
strip.
14. Staple the binding in position,
and install the binding end caps.
15. Position the side belt tacking
strips to the body and install the re-
taining bolts.
16. Position the back curtain in
the car and install the retaining bolts.
17. Zip the curtain shut and re-
move the prop from the top. Then,
lock the top to the windshield header.
18. Tighten or loosen the tacking
strip retaining bolts as required to
adjust the curtain tens_ion and re-
move wrinkles.
19. Reposition the folding top
rear compartment trim and install
the retainer pins.
MUSTANG
1. Unhook the top from the wind-
shield header and prop the top up to
relieve tension.
2. Unzip the back curtain.
3. Remove the rear roof bow re-
tainer tips and pull the outside mould-
ing from the rear bow.
4. Remove the staples retaining
the top deck and quarter assembly to
the rear roof bow tacking strip and
PART 18-3 - CONVERTIBLE
TOP
remove the retainer.
5. Mark the location of the right
and left case assembly, at the roof
bow, then, remove the staples retain-
ing the right and left case assembly
to the rear roof bow.
6. Mark the location of the zipper
center at the rear roof bow with tail-
or's crayon. Then, pull the upper half
of the back curtain zipper from the
rear roof bow tacking strip.
7. Remove 3 screws retaining the
top compartment trim to the belt
front side tacking strip on each side.
Remove 5 screws retaining the com-
partment trim to the seat back (Fig.
9). Remove the top compartment
trim tension springs.
8. Pull the top compartment trim
back and remove 8 bolts retaining the
center tacking strip. Mark the zipper
end locations on the top material with
tailor's crayon.
9. Remove the staples from the
webbing and the top quarter from
the tacking strip. Remove the back
curtain, well liner, and t:lcking strip
as an assemblyfrom the car.
10. Mark the location of the zip-
per on the back curtain, then, remove
the zipper from the back curtain and
sew on a new zipper.
11. Locate the center and position
the upper half of the back curtain
zipper to the center of the rear roof
bow tacking strip and staple or tack
it securely to the tacking strip.
12. Position the right and left case
assembliesto the rear roof bow tack-
ing strip and staple or tack them se-
curely to the tacking strip.
13. Position the top deck and
quarter assembly to the rear roof
bow tacking strip and staple or tack
it securely to the tacking strip, work-
ing from the center outward.
14. Staple or tack the rear roof
bow retainer securely to the rear roof
bow, then, insert the moulding in the
retainer.
15. Install the right and left rear
roof bow retainer tips (Fig. 13).
16. Position the back curtain in
the car and tack the webbing and
quarter assembly to the tacking strip.
17. Zip the curtain shut and re-
move the prop from the top, then,
lock the top to the windshield header.
18. Install the center tacking strip
bolts and tighten them until all
wrinkles are removed from the back
curtain and quarters. Then, install
the top compartment trim retaining
screws.
CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRIC
The convertible top consists of the
1 8-27
deck and two side quarters, bonded
into one piece of material. The bond-
ed seams eliminate the possibility of
leaks and also separation, due to
thread deterioration. In most cases
it will be advantageousto replace the
back curtain when replacing the top
fabric.
COMET, FAIRLANE
Removal
1. Place a protective cover across
the deck, cowl and hood to prevent
scratching the finish when replacing
the top.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion
and seat back.
3. Raise the top to gain accessto
the underside of the front bow.
4. Remove the No. I bow weath-
erstrip retainer (Fig. 10) and the
weatherstrip. Remove the windshield
header seal.
5. Remove both front side rail
weatherstrips and weatherstrip re-
tainers.
6. Remove the two center side
rail and the two rear side rail weath-
erstrips and weatherstrip retainers.
7. Remove the screw and washer
that secures each end of the folding
top compartment well to the pivot
bracket supports (Fig. 10).
8. Remove the retainer pins re-
taining the folding top rear compart-
ment trim to the tacking strips and
position the trim away from the tack-
ing strips.
9. Remove the tip (Fig. 10) from
each end of the moulding on the
rear bow. Carefully pull the mould-
ing out of the retainer. Pry the
moulding retainer off the bow.
10. To assure the proper location
of the tacking strips in the new top
assembly, back curtain assemblyand/
or compartment trim assembly, mark
the following locations with tailor's
crayon:
Locate and mark the center of the
belt center tacking strip retainer.
Transpose this center mark to the
adjacent rear curtain and compart-
ment trim materials.
Mark the rear curtain along the
lower edge of the belt center tacking
strip.
Mark the belt center tacking strip
to indicate the rear window opening
at both sides.
Mark the top deck quarters along
the lower edge and at the ends of
each belt side front tacking strip.
11. Remove the bolts that attach
the top and back curtain tacking
strips to the body.
12. Remove the staples that secure
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the top material to the rear bow.
13. Carefully pull the top material
free from the underside of each side
rail.
14. Remove the staplesthat secure
the top material to the underside of
the front bow.
15. Remove the retainer screws
and carefully separate the top from
the listings on the No.2 and 3 bows.
Remove the staples that secure the
top back stay-pads.
16. Remove the staples that secure
the upper end of the back curtain
to the rear bow. Remove the curtain.
Installation
1. Remove the tacking strips from
the old top and back curtain.
2. Staple them to the new top and
back curtain in the same location as
they were on the old top.
3. Center the dot on the back cur-
tain with the V mark (center) on the
rear bow and staple the upper half
of the zipper to the bow. Separate
the curtain from the upper half of
the zipper.
4. Retack the top back stay pads.
Fit the new top on the roof bows.
5. Working from the center out-
ward, staple the top deck to the rear
bow. Make sure that the rear section
of the slits is stapled to the bow be-
fore drawing and stapling the front
portion of the slits (Fig. 10).
6. Secure, and tighten the quarter
deck tacking strips to the body.
7. Center the top material and pull
it forward over the front bow to re-
move the wrinkles from the top deck
and quarters and to align the listings
with the No.2 and 3 bows. While the
material is pulled over the front bow,
make a reference mark on the ma-
terial at the leading edge of the bow
with a piece of chalk. The mark
should extend the entire length of
the bow.
8. Raise the top high enough to
gain access to the underside of the
front bow.
9. Align the reference mark to the
leading edge of the bow and staple
the material in place. Install the wind-
shield header seal.
10. Install the weatherstrip and
the retainers on the No.1 bow.
11. S::cure the flaps to the under-
side of the side rail with trim cement.
Trim the excess material from the
flaps.
12. Install the rear, center and the
front weatherstrip and retainers on
the side rails so that the end of the
weatherstrips are in alignment with
the side rail joints.
PART 18-3 - CONVERTIBLE
TOP
13. Install a piece of tape across
the rear bow to cover the staples.
14. Install the moulding retainer,
moulding and the two tips on the
rear bow.
15. Secure the back curtain to the
upper part of the zipper.
16. Secure the back curtain tack-
ing strip in place with the attaching
bolts. Tighten the bolts as required
working from the center outward to
remove all wrinkles.
17. Reposition the folding top
rear compartment trim and install
the retainer pins.
18. Secure each end of the trim
to the pivot bracket supports with a
metal screw and washer.
19. Install the rear seat back and
cushion.
20. Install listing retainers in the
No.2 and 3 bow listings and install
the screws.
21. Remove the protective covers
from the deck and the hood.
22. Clean all chalk and reference
marks from the top material.
MUSTANG
Removal
1. Protect the painted surfaces of
the upper back panel, luggage com-
partment door and both quarter pan-
els with suitable covers.
2. Fabricate two bow locating
gauges to the dimensions shown in
Fig. 11.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion
and seat back.
4. Remove the top compartment
trim side and front attaching screws
(Fig. 12).
5. Disengage the 2 retaining
springs from the rear compartment
trim support wire (Fig. 12).
6. Lower the top and remove the
weatherstrip retainer from the No.
1 bow.
7. Remove the front side weather-
strip attaching nuts from both front
side rails and remove the weather-
strip assembly (Fig. 13).
8. Remove the windshield header
seal assembly and the top material
from the No.1 bow (Fig. 13).
9. Remove the center and rear
side rail weatherstrips (Fig. 2). Loos-
en the top quarter material flaps
which are cemented to the front and
rear side rails (each side).
10. Disengage the top material
hold-down cables from the rear side
rail attachment and pull the cables
forward until each is removed from
the retaining sleeve (Fig. 14).
11. Remove each side rail coat
hook.
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12. Raise the top and clamp the
No. I bow to the header.
13. Install the two fabricated bow
locating gauges as shown in Fig. 15.
14. Remove the No.2 and No.3
bow listing retainer screws and re-
move both retainers from the listings
(Fig. 13).
15. Raise the compartment trim
up sufficiently to remove all of the
tacking strip attaching screws (Fig.
13).
16. Remove the No.4 bow out-
side moulding end tips, moulding and
moulding retainer (Fig. 13).
17. Detach the top material from
the No.4 bow. Peel the top material
back to expose the No.4 bow and
mark the existing top back stay web-
bing location at the No.4 bow and
the tacking strip (Fig. 14).
18. Detach the upper end of the
webbing from the No.4 bow. Unzip
the rear curtain window and remove
the soft trim with tacking strips at-
tached. Place the assembly on a
bench.
19. Mark the No.4 bow at both
ends of the zipper elastic material
and detach the upper half of the zip-
per assembly from the No.4 bow.
20. To assure the proper location
of the tacking strips in the new top
assembly, back curtain window as-
sembly and/ or compartment trim as-
sembly, proceed as follows:
a. Locate the center punch mark
on the belt center tacking strip re-
tainer (Fig. 13, View A-A). Trans-
pose this center mark to the adjacent
rear curtain and compartment trim
materials.
b. Mark the rear curtain along the
lower edge of the belt center tacking
strip (Fig. 13, View BB and CC).
c. Mark the belt center tacking
strip to indicate the rear window
opening at both sides (Fig. 13, View
BB).
d. Mark the top deck quarters
along the lower edge and at the ends
of each belt side front tacking strip
(Fig. 13, View CC).
21. Carefully and without tearing
the material, detach the trim mate-
rial being replaced from the tacking
strips.
22. Trim off the selvage edge of
the old top deck quarter and/ or back
curtain material that extends below
the tacking strips. The selvage edge
must only be cut from the old parts
which are being replaced.
Installation
1. Lay the new rear curtain win-
dow assemblv on a clean bench with
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tain it with staples.
FIG. 12-Top Compartment Rear Trim Installation-Mustang 8. Position each top back stay
webbing on the belt center tacking
the interior surface up. Measure the tions. Carefully remove the old rear strip and retain it with staples (Fig.
width and mark the center of the curtain window assembly and cut out 14).
back window at the top, above the the tacking strip attaching holes in 9. Align the top deck quarter to
zipper, and at the bottom, at the the new curtain, only. the belt center tacking strip, maintain
tacking strip area (Fig. 13). 3. Using the old top assembly as proper rear curtain opening and re-
2.. Using the old rear curtain win- a template, mark the new top quarter tain it with staples (Fig. 13, View
dowassembly as a template, mark deck to indicate the lower edge of BB).
the new curtain to indicate the lower the tacking strip. Also mark the tack- 10. Carefully position the upper
edge of the tacking strip. Also mark ing strip attaching hole locations. half of the zipper assembly on the
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FIG. 14-Top Stay Pad Webbing and Quarter Deck Retainer Cable Attachments-Mustang
terial center marks. The edge of the
material should be flush with the
front edge of the No.4 bow tacking
strip. Working from the center out-
board, secure the assembly with
staples. Both ends of the elastic strip
should correspond with the marks on
the No.4 bow. Refer to Step 19
under Removal.
11. Position the rear curtain and
top assemblyon the stack and engage
the zipper.
12. Position the top back stay
webbing on the No.4 bow aligning
marks and secure it with staples
(Fig. 14).
13. Install a piece of masking tape
on the underside of the No.4 bow
at the centerline punch mark located
in the bow. Mark the tape indicating
FIG. 1 5-Bow LocatingGaugeInstallation-Mustang
TRIM, SEATS, AND CONVERTIBLE TOP
the centerline.
14. Measure and mark the center
between the bond seams of the top
center deck at the No.4 bow on the
underside of the material. Install a
6-inch piece of masking tape on the
top material inner surface at the
centerline of the No.4 bow. Mark
the centerline along the entire length
of tape. (Refer to Fig. 13.)
15. With the bow locating gauge
in place '(refer to Step 13 under Re-
moval and Fig. 15), install the belt
center tacking strip attaching screws
to approximately 1/4to 1/2-inch from
the bottoming out position. Install
the belt side front tacking strip at-
taching screws and tighten to within
1/4to Y2-inch of bottoming.
16. Center the top material on
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the No.4 bow and pull it forward
sufficiently to center the outboard
bond seam on the No.4 bow (Fig.
13). Secure the top material to the
No.4 bow with staples.
17. Install the two retainers in the
No.2 and No.3 bow listings (Fig.
13).
18. Route the quarter deck retain-
ing cables through the hold down
sleeves in the top material and re-
tain each cable at the rear (loosely)
with the attaching nut and washer
(Fig. 14).
19. Pull the top trim material for-
ward over the No.1 bow until the
No.2 and No.3 bow listings (Fig.
13) are centered over their respective
bows. While maintaining tension on
the top trim, place a pencil mark on
the outer surface of the trim material
along the forward edge of the No.
1 bow.
20. Remove the two bow aligning
gauges and reinstall the coat hooks
(Fig. 4).
21. Fold the front edge of the top
material back from the No.1 bow.
Disengage the 1'To. 1 bow from the
windshield header and prop it up
about one foot above the header.
22. Apply an ample amount of
trim cement C2AZ-19C525-A across
the lower front surface of the No.1
bow including the tacking strip and
to the adjacent inner surface of the
top material.
23. Lower the No.1 bow onto
the header but do not clamp it. With

the top material properly centered
on the No.1 bow, start at the outer
front corners and alternately pull the
material forward to the pencil align-
ing mark. Make certain that all wrin-
kles are removed, and then fold and
cement the material to the underside
of the bow.
24. Position the windshield head-
er seal assembly (Fig. 13) and secure
the seal and top material with staples.
Trim off excess top material.
25. Cement the front and rear
flaps to each side rail. Pierce holes in
the flaps for the weatherstrip attach-
ments.
26. Install the front side rail
weatherstrip and the No.1 bow re-
tainer.
27. Tighten the retainer cable ad-
justment nut at each rear side rail
sufficiently to hold the top material
tightly against the rail.
28. Install the intermediate and
rear side rail weatherstrips. Adjust as
required (Fig. 2).
29. With the No.1 bow clamped
to the header, tighten all belt tacking
strip attaching screws securely.
30. Engage the compartment trim
support wire to the luggage compart-
ment door hinge bracket springs
(Fig. 12).
31. Install the compartment trim
to the belt side front tacking strip
with the attaching screws (Fig. 12).
32. Install the compartment trim
with the seat back support lower
ledge attaching screws (Fig. 12).
33. Install the rear seat back and
cushion.
34. Remove the interior centerline
tape strips.
35. Install the No.4 bow outside
moulding retainer, insert the mould-
ing and install the two end tips (Fig.
13).
PART 18-3 - CONVERTIBLE
TOP , R_11
ROOF FRONT HEADER partially lower the top.
WEATHERSTRIP 2. Remove 12 screws attaching
COMET, FAIRLANE the weatherstrip retainer to the head-
er and remove the retainer.
1. Release the toggle clamps and
3. Remove 2 screws attaching the
lower the top.
weatherstrip to the header at each
2. Remove the screws attaching
corner (Fig. 16).
the weatherstrip retainer to the No.
4. Remove 6 nuts and washers (3
I bow and remove the retainer.
each side) retaining the weatherstrip
3. Remove the nuts retaining the
to the roof side rails and remove the
weatherstrip to the right and left
front side rails and remove the weatherstrip.
5. Apply sealer to the header and
weatherstrip assembly.
4. Position the weatherstrip as- roof side rails and place the new
sembly to the No.1 bow and install weatherstrip in position.
6. Install the weatherstrip retain-
the retainer and retaining screws.
er with 12 screws and the 2 weather-
5. Position the side rail sections
of the weatherstrip and install the strip attaching screws at each corner.
7. Install 3 nuts arid' washers at-
retaining nuts.
taching the weatherstrip to each side
6. Raise the top and lock it to the
rail. Trim the weatherstrip for a
windshield header.
watertight fit (Fig. 16).
MUSTANG 8. Raise the top and lock it to t~e
1. Release the toggle clamps and windshield header.
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